Video Asylum

Posted by monk (A) on February 09, 2004 at 05:17:54

In Reply to: S-Video Vs. Component posted by ChicagoT5 on February 08, 2004 at 10:55:49:

Short answer is that Componet connection bests S-Video.

However, it does depend on the TV and source. If you have an older interlaced only TV that's not too big, then the difference is small.

If you have a source and TV capable of Progressive Scan or higher video qulaity standards (HDTV, 720P, 1080i etc.), then Component is the only way to go.

Few years ago I had a 40" interlaced widescreen Toshiba, one of the first with Component inputs. Because it wasn't huge and because it could only take an interlaced signal, was no big deal to use either.

Now I use a front projector and 8ft screen and watch 480P, 576P and HDTV (as well as regular TV) and the Component connection is the only way to go.

So Components better, but you need modern video gear to really appreciate the differnece. If your sets older, no need to bother.